Letter: Report cards

Tuesday

Nov 19, 2013 at 12:01 AMNov 19, 2013 at 6:53 PM

I would like to respond to a letter from Steve West published in your newspaper on Friday, Nov. 15. The problem getting report cards out is in the implementation of new software supplied by the state to the local districts this summer.

William Cobey, chairman, NC State Board of Education

I would like to respond to a letter from Steve West published in your newspaper on Friday, Nov. 15. The problem getting report cards out is in the implementation of new software supplied by the state to the local districts this summer. We apologize and accept full responsibility for parents not receiving report cards in a timely manner. NC Department of Public Instruction staff members have worked with Pamlico County Schools' staff to correct issues regarding the way that grades were stored and the way that student tardies and absences were coded. These issues were causing problems for Pamlico in printing accurate report cards, but we are confident that all the issues with the new software will be fixed.

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting all of the schools in the Pamlico School District. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the leadership, beginning with Wanda Dawson. Also, I observed many innovative programs, enthusiastic teachers and staff plus thoroughly engaged students.

I wish all of the school districts of our great state could demonstrate so much success.

Congratulations to Pamlico County High School on your football victory last Friday night.

William Cobey, chairman, NC State Board of Education

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